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About Performance Works - Vancouver

Performance Works is a flexible, contemporary theatre and event space located at 1218 Cartwright St on Granville Island in Vancouver. Since opening in 1992, it has hosted a wide range of performances, from experimental theatre to festivals and workshops. Managed as part of the Granville Island Theatre District by CMHC Granville Island, this venue specializes in adaptable spaces rather than fixed seating, making it ideal for rental projects that require creative staging and intimate audience experiences.

Whether you’re planning a festival program, a workshop series, or a bold new production, Performance Works offers a versatile setting with an on-site box-office room and in-house staffing coordination through renters. The venue’s outdoor stage can accommodate up to 138 seats, and indoor configurations are tailored per rental.

Getting to Granville Island is easy via multiple transit options and nearby accommodations. There is no dedicated on-site parking, but rental clients may reserve up to 6 parking spots. Granville Island itself operates as a hub of activity with public parking nearby on a pay-to-park basis. For dining and lodging, consider the Granville Island Hotel on Johnston Street for convenient lodging, along with a variety of nearby restaurants and cafes that complement a Granville Island visit. The venue is a cornerstone of the Vancouver Fringe Festival, continuing its tradition as a key Fringe venue on Granville Island.

Secure your seats and plan ahead with us—we’ve got you covered for a smooth booking experience, from seating configurations to event staffing and local logistics. If you’re coordinating a rental, you’ll handle ticketing and staffing in coordination with the venue team, ensuring your production runs seamlessly.

Transit options include False Creek Ferries to and from Granville Island, Bus Route 50 serving the area, and connections to downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain. Explore your options to match your event schedule and guest arrival plans.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8 (Indoor Performance Works).
  • Opened in 1992 and is part of the Granville Island Theatre District managed by CMHC Granville Island.
  • Venue type: Flexible black-box theatre and event space; suitable for contemporary theatre, festivals, and workshops.
  • Seating/chart: No fixed public seating chart published; seating is configured per rental; the venue provides a box-office room and requires renters to manage ticketing and staffing.
  • Outdoor Stage capacity: 138 seats.
  • Parking: No designated venue parking; rental clients may reserve up to 6 parking spots; Granville Island parking is otherwise pay-to-park.
  • Transit: Access via Granville Island; False Creek Ferries service from and to Granville Island; bus Route 50 serves nearby Granville Island; multiple SkyTrain connections in downtown Vancouver.
  • Nearby hotels: Granville Island Hotel (1253 Johnston St) is a nearby lodging option.
  • Notable events: Vancouver Fringe Festival venues include Performance Works; Fringe activity on Granville Island has been a long-running feature.